{
  "id": 18201347,
  "title": "UNESCO likely to list traditional Korean paper 'hanji' as cultural heritage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unesco-likely-to-list-traditional-korean-paper-hanji-as-cultural-18201347",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T23:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20261105/unesco-likely-to-list-traditional-korean-paper-hanji-as-cultural-heritage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The production of traditional Korean paper, or hanji, is likely to be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, according to Thursday's announcement. UNESCO's deliberative body has recommended the traditional knowledge and skills associated with hanji, along with related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea, for inscription. Hanji, made from the bark of mulberry trees, has a history of about a thousand years, with its intricate handcrafting skills transmitted through generations. The traditional paper has evolved over time, finding use beyond writing, extending to eco-friendly construction, household items, and artistic creations. A final decision on the inscription is anticipated between November 30 and December 5, when the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage convenes in Xiamen, China.",
  "summary": "The knowledge and skills associated with the production of \"hanji,\" or traditional Korean paper, are likely to be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. UNESCO said Thursday its deliberative body has categorized \"traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji, traditional Korean paper, and related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea\" as…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "UNESCO likely to list traditional Korean paper 'hanji' as cultural heritage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unesco-likely-to-list-traditional-korean-paper-hanji-as-cultural",
        "published": "2026-11-04T21:31:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "UNESCO body recommends Japan's shodo calligraphy for cultural heritage list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unesco-body-recommends-japans-shodo-calligraphy-for-cultural-heritage",
        "published": "2026-11-04T22:33:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}